Michael, Dorothy Catherine (Peterson) Rau Hoss (1933 - 2023)

MICHAEL, PETERSON, RAU, EVANS, VEGA, MCWILLIAMS, STRAIGHT, HANSON, WAGEMAN, BLUME, HAVICK, SKALLA, DAVIS, JENSON, SANDBOTHE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2023 at 17:54:30

Name of deceased: Dorothy Catherine Rau Hoss Michael (nee Peterson)

Aged: 90 yrs, 9 mo, 5 days

Residence: Missouri Valley, IA

Born: Jan. 30, 1933; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Died: Nov. 4, 2023; Azria Health Longview Assisted Living, Missouri Valley, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 10, 2023; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Logan, IA

Survived by: Husband of 45 years, Carl Michael of Missouri Valley, IA; children, Mick (spouse, Joan) Rau of Council Bluffs, IA, Audrey (spouse, Terry) Evans of Branson, MO, Rebecca (spouse, Robert) Vega of Columbia, TN, Edward (spouse, Karen) Rau of Gilbert, AZ, Matthew (spouse, Mona) Rau of Sahuarita, AZ, Tim (spouse, Tammy) Rau of Council Bluffs, IA and Lori (spouse, Danny) McWilliams of Pisgah, IA; step-daughter, Rochelle (spouse, Duane) Straight of Modale, IA; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Helen (spouse, Chuck) Hanson of Moorhead, IA, Donnie (spouse, Glenda) Peterson of Spencer, IA, Elaine Wageman and Ron Blume of Apple Valley, MN, Darlene Havick of Humboldt, IA, Alvin Peterson of Council Bluffs, IA, Kenny (spouse, Corinne) Peterson of Council Bluffs, IA, Ron Skalla and Leah Davis of Harlan, IA, Terry (spouse, Tomi) Peterson of Spencer, IA and Debbie (spouse, Mark) Jenson of Livermore, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Jack and Josephine (nee Sandbothe) Peterson; first husband of 25 years, Mike Rau; second husband, William Hoss; daughters, Lois (and spouse, Mike) Thomas and Cynthia Wright; son, Patrick (and spouse, Victoria) Rau; brother, Joe Peterson; sister, Velma Wagner

Education: Attended country school and then attended and graduated from Portsmouth (IA) High School

Religious affiliation: Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Logan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) Mike A. Rau; 1950; location not provided (2) William Hoss; date and location not provided (3) Carl Michael; June 14, 1978; Las Vegas, NV

Employment: Was a homemaker but also worked other jobs throughout her life, including working as a house sitter, being employed as a cook for Linda Lou’s and serving as an independent sales consultant

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed playing bingo, crochet and sewing projects; gardening; mostly, her greatest joy came from spending time with family and friends

Sources: foutsfuneralhome.com